Sappi Southern Africa

Ngodwana Mill

Maintenance Support Mechanical - Newsprint (HRL 15)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Maintenance Support Mechanical (Foreman) - Newsprint (Paper) to supervise assigned skilled tradespeople and coordinate the safe performance of maintenance tasks and related activities contributing to the overall equipment effectiveness.

As a Maintenance Support Mechanical (Foreman) - Newsprint (Paper), you will be responsible for:

• Assess equipment, materials and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve the defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Collaborate with others (e.g., contractors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Coordinate services and activities of outside contractors as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner that it meets Mill’s standards and objectives.
• Directly assigned maintenance staff in resolving maintenance issues for the purpose of ensuring that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date references and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle(s) for the purpose of ensuring their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved, and projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Prepare a variety of program-mandated documents and reports for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with Mill and/or legal requirements.
• Prioritise and assign system-related work orders to skilled maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring that section is maintained in a safe working/learning environment and meeting guidelines within the approved budget.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Integrating and align with lean manufacturing.
• Drive SAP to ensure proper maintenance standards, asset utilisation, planning forecast and maintenance execution.
• Passion to drive and excel performance on the machine.
• Manage and assist in RCAs to implementation and improve on Predictive maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Post Matric Certificate / Diploma / NQF level 5 - 6
• Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/Seta accredited)
• 3 - 5 years’ plant operations experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• Valid driving license
• Pulp and Paper industry experience advantageous
• SAP knowledge advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 15 December 2023

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Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.